Following swirling rumors of a potential player and official strike over unpaid bonuses, prominent journalist Tobi Adepoju has provided a massive update straight from the heart of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).
The Inside Scoop: "The Monies Have Been Processed"
In an exclusive check-in with a top-ranking NFF official, the message is clear: the federation is moving to avert a total shutdown. Amidst fears that the players might boycott training or upcoming fixtures, the official sought to calm the waters by confirming that the financial bottleneck has finally been cleared.
According to the NFF source:
"The monies have been processed from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to individual banks. The players and officials will receive all their bonuses when the process is completed."
What This Means for the Super Eagles
For days, reports have hinted at growing frustration among the squad members and the technical staff regarding outstanding allowances. With the team currently in Morocco, the stakes couldn't be higher.
While the "processing" phase is often the slowest part of the Nigerian banking pipeline—moving from the CBN to commercial entities—the NFF is banking on this news being enough to restore morale.
The Waiting Game
The big question remains: Will the players wait? In the past, "processing" has been a word that triggers skepticism among Nigerian athletes. However, the explicit mention of the CBN involvement suggests that the administrative hurdles at the government level have been bypassed.
Key highlights from the update:
• Strike Averted? The NFF believes this transparency will stop the planned strike.
• Full Payment: The official promised that all bonuses, not just a fraction, are on the way.
• Morocco Camp: The team remains focused on their immediate goals while they monitor their bank alerts.
We will continue to monitor this situation closely as the players await their credit alerts in Morocco.